The date of production/manufacture or age of Tecumseh® HVAC equipment can be determined from the “Unit Date” located on the data plate along with the serial number.

Parent Company: Tecumseh Products Company

Example Date of Manufacture styles/formats found:

Style 1: 16B0613233714 with a Unit Date B0613

Style 1:Unit Date:B0613

The Year of manufacture can be determined by using the last two numerical digits of the Unit Date located on the data tag along with the model # and serial number. It is assumed (but not confirmed) that the first letter of the “Unit Date” may be the month of manufacture.

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